Tag: Jason Barickman

St. Rep. Tom Bennett was chosen Saturday to fill the open seat in the 53rd Illinois Senate District that extends from Woodford County in the west to Iroquois and Vermilion Counties in the east.

GOP party leaders pick Tom Bennett to fill Barickman’s Illinois Senate seat

State Rep. Tom Bennett of Gibson City was chosen Saturday by local Republican party chairs to fill the state Senate vancy in the 53rd District that was created by the resignation of Jason Barickman.

‘Timing is right’: Barickman leaving Illinois Senate in January

BLOOMINGTON — Less than a month after winning an uncontested new term in office, State Sen. Jason Barickman said Monday he’ll resign instead of taking office again next year. The Bloomington Republican said it was not an abrupt decision. “Your kids develop so quickly. One year is quite different than another. I have really struggled